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W836 YAN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,855 mi
Last recorded141,855 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW836 YAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 141,855 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion on underside

Fail 5 Sep 2017 141,855 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion on underside

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level stop light in-op (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,102 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test seat belts ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 139,099 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test seat belts ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 135,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded.

coolant level low.

near side front driving lamp not working.

occasional slight roughness at steering wheel with noise.

rear brake pads becoming low.

rear diff oil leak

rear prop shaft coupling split/cracked.

slight engine and gearbox oil leak.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 135,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear lower chassis poor/corrode and previously repaired.

coolant level low.

exhaust poor/corrode at rear joint and support hangers.

near side front driving lamp not working.

near side front headlamp damp inside.

occasional slight rougness at steering wheel with noise.

rear brake pads becoming low.

rear diff oil leak.

rear prop shaft coupling split/cracked.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 128,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both sides rear chassis rails poor/corroded and previously repaired.

front axle oil leak.

off side front headlamp dame and beam pattern poor.

rear axle oil leak.

rear exhaust hanger/braket and joint corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,676 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 120,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 120,601 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air leak in engine bay

corrossion to vehicle underside+chassis

front+rear diff oil leaks and nearside rear hub

poor beam pattern to nearside(condensation)

side steps fitted

washers in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2012 117,699 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front damper turrtes corred

Pass 9 Aug 2011 114,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 110,886 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 104,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 102,876 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2007 102,868 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

water ingress to offside front indicator

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,365 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

slight weep from power steering

Pass 12 Oct 2005 87,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W836 YAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W836 YAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W836 YAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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